FLR 066: Nutrition Facts Labels Revealed

2021-09-30

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None The Nutrition Facts Labels on packaged foods have been with us for over 30 years. In 2018, the Food & Drug Administration issued a minor overhaul which has been slowly implemented by the food industry since that time. What changes occurred? What was lost? What was gained? What is still missing? This show is dedicated to re-exploring the Nutrition Facts Label. If you’re a bit rusty on how to use it or never really got up to speed with it, this episode of FLR will give you an educational boost. Be prepared for some facts and figures!

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None

The Nutrition Facts Labels on packaged foods have been with us for over 30 years. In 2018, the Food & Drug Administration issued a minor overhaul which has been slowly implemented by the food industry since that time. What changes occurred? What was lost? What was gained? What is still missing? This show is dedicated to re-exploring the Nutrition Facts Label. If you’re a bit rusty on how to use it or never really got up to speed with it, this episode of FLR will give you an educational boost. Be prepared for some facts and figures!

Show Notes:

To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks

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References:

FDA: “Food Labeling Guide”

https://tinyurl.com/exxys74

FDA: “Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label”

https://tinyurl.com/44vjmjkk

FDA: “Side-by-Side Comparison” [old vs. new labels]

https://tinyurl.com/evvrbzw8

FDA: “What’s New with the Nutrition Facts Label”

https://tinyurl.com/hyc3xuff

Fooducate.com: “A Brief History of Food & Nutrition Labeling”

https://tinyurl.com/4swb8t89

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